Capital goods output declined by 3.4 per cent, compared to 3.7 per cent growth a year ago. Consumer durables output also dipped by 0.9 per cent as against a growth of 3.1 per cent a year earlier. Consumer non-durable goods also saw a contraction of 0.6 per cent as compared to 23.7 per cent growth a year ago.

Commenting on the data, CARE Ratings said industrial output in the coming months is likely to be driven by the infrastructure segment.

"It is however likely to be pressured by an unfavorable base," it added.

Industrial output growth for the current fiscal year as a whole is expected to be in the range of 5-6 per cent, it added.

In terms of industries, 10 out of 23 industry groups in the manufacturing sector showed positive growth during November 2018.

As per use-based classification, the growth rates in November 2018 over November 2017 are 3.2 per cent in primary goods, (-) 4.5 per cent in intermediate goods and 5 per cent in infrastructure/construction goods.